General Discussion (Classic Trains)

Like Classic Trains magazine, this forum is devoted to the 1920s–1970s "golden years of railroading." Discussions span everything from steam locomotives to classic streamliners to early diesels.

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Travelling through wilderness Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	2	807
On time performance? PBenham replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	7	1149
Norfolk & Western Rail Maps and Route Info, feltonhill replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by Anonymous	4	2014
What was your favorite steam and/or diesel locomotive(s) in the 40s and 50s Gunns replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Trainnut484	47	10321
Varnish in Mexico passengerfan replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	1	887
SP Obs Questions artpeterson replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by artpeterson	4	1079
Some North Coast Limited info? Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	5	1224
DL&W Catenary jefelectric replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by jefelectric	4	1165
Cascade Tunnel Electrics Texas Zepher replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	3	903
072 switches Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Fred Bear	1	923
What was America's finest Passenger Train? jefelectric replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 20 years ago by Anonymous	102	11471
You're in charge... PBenham replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Bill H.	4	1411
EMD FT's with steam generators? Wdlgln005 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by rrandb	16	4648
Fallen flags Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Bill H.	3	1535
Prices on Streamliners ben13 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	5	1058
I wonder.......... JanOlov replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by JanOlov	4	996
Rock Island Funeral at Silvis route_rock replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	2	1056
painting of old steam engines sebamat replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by sebamat	3	1285
Wooden Passenger Cars and Truss Rods on both Freight and Passenger Cars IRONROOSTER replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Fritzi	2	2921
Does anyone know???? malcolmyoung replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	3	962
O Gauge Track Selection Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	3	1275
Great Northern Help. coborn35 replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	6	1720
Big Boys and Passenger trains? Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	2	1297
D&H Wreck sebamat replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	2	1104
Juniata Terminal Company (PRR fans, come in!) Eddystone replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Bill H.	1	1478
Abandoned AlCO kevikens replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 19 years ago by CSXrules4eva	15	11371
Ultimate power pool Anonymous replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Bill H.	2	935
whistle Posted 18 years ago by cliffgreen	0	840
Big Boy Lateral Motion control malcolmyoung replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	1	1647
First train to cross the Mississippi River route_rock replied to this thread 18 years ago Posted 18 years ago by Anonymous	10	2136